Roman Vocab

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Plebeians:

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Class of Roman commoners, including minor landowners, farmers, merchants, and craftsmen.

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Chief executive in Roman government?

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Consul

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Praetor?

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Official in Roman government enforcing civil law.

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What is a Republic?

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A government where the leader isn't a monarch and some citizens can vote.

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Patricians:

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Major landowners forming the ruling class.

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The twelve tables

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First code of laws in ancient Rome, adopted in 450 B.C.

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Law of Nations:

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Evolved from natural law based on reason.

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What is the Senate?

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A group of patricians serving the government for life.

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Dictator

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An absolute ruler (e.g., Julius Caesar)

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What is an imperator?

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Commander in chief.